Participatory integrated coastal management in island regions: a methodological proposal based on tourism

Abstract

This study is aimed to understand political decision-making processes in two islands: Ilha Grande in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Ile d’ Óléron in France. Our intention is to propose a participative coastal management model for insular regions. To elaborate management models, we believe it is necessary to make deep diagnosis relating scientific and local knowledge. Theoretically, concepts of interdisciplinarity and complexity need to be considered together with an embracing view, including socioenvironmental issues and social participation, present in public policies.